Everything about Ajlun totally explained
Ajlun (
Arabic: عجلون) is the capital town of the
Ajlun Governorate. (however itis not the largest city) A hilly town in the north of
Jordan, located 76 kilometers (around 47 miles) north west of
Amman. It is noted for its impressive ruins the 12th century castle which known nowadays as
Ajlun Castle. Ajlun Governorate has a population of over 130 thousand widespread in twenty seven villages and towns and area about 420 km
2. Population of Ajlun Governorate is mainly composed of the following tribes: Alqudah, Almomani, Freihat, Zoghoul and Rabadi. People of the area are very well-known for pursuing university degrees and higher education. The most notable towns and villages in Ajlun (other than Ajlun itself)are :
Ain-Janna, Kufranji, Anjara, Sakhra and Ibbeen.
Demographics
According to the Jordan national census of 2004, the population of the town of Ajlun was 7,289. Ajlun Governorate is about 119,000.
Muslims make up the majority of Ajlun's population, there are Christian minority groups in the city as well.
The governorate of Ajlun is highly agricultural, as the population distibution tells.
Point of Interest
The
Ajlun Castle, is located on the site of an old monastery. It was built by
Izz al-Din Usama, a general of
Saladin army, in 1184. It permitted to control the road of
Damascus and
Egypt. The fortress marks the limit which the Franks could never exceed in the east. The
Mamelukes increased it then, adding its square tower in particular to it. It was taken by the Mongols into 1260 and partially destroyed.
Climate and Topography
The Ajlun mountains are famous for their lush vegetation and thick green forests and a good place for hikes. Its highest mountain peaks reach around 1250 meters above
sea level. It's one of the countries most beautiful regions. It receives a number of snow storms per year with snow accumulations that reach up to a meter at times.
Gallery
Image:Ajlun Green 02.jpg|Ajlun mountains
Image:Ajluncastle.jpg|Ajlun Castle
Image:Ajlun Castle Mountain-01.jpg|Ajlun Castle
Image:Ajlun Breakfast.jpg|Breakfast at Ajlun
Image:Ajlun Castle Night.jpg|Ajlun Castle at night
Image:Ajlun Castle 01.jpg|Ajlun Castle inside
Image:Ajlun Castle 02.jpg|Ajlun Castle inside
Image:Ajlun Castle 03.jpg|One of watchtowers
Image:Ajlun Castle 04.jpg|Ajlun Castle Roof
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